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    Pulling an 8,500 pound Sany 35u with Silverado 1500

    They did! thank you for the advice.
  2. M

    Pulling an 8,500 pound Sany 35u with Silverado 1500

    Not for business, just for my property maintenance and personal building project. Why do you ask?
  3. M

    Pulling an 8,500 pound Sany 35u with Silverado 1500

    Thank you to all who have confirmed what I suspected. It looks like I will need to budget for a bigger truck/trailer in conjunction with a bigger dirt digger. Thanks again!!!
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    Pulling an 8,500 pound Sany 35u with Silverado 1500

    I am looking at purchasing an 8500 pound Sany sy35 and am having a little trouble understanding towing capacity. I want to check my math before I make a mistake. According to my 2021 Silverado 1500 crew cab short bed trailering guide, I have a GCWR of 15,000 pounds. This leaves me with a...
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    2016 Cat 301.7D CR ROPS removal

    Thank you so much! I appreciate the help!!!
  6. M

    2016 Cat 301.7D CR ROPS removal

    That makes sense, thanks. My industry is the opposite of that. It keeps simple product changes that effect safety as hidden as possible.
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    2016 Cat 301.7D CR ROPS removal

    Thanks for the reply. The gentleman I am purchasing it from is telling me that it can be removed by taking out 4 bolts. I assume for liability purposes that CAT does not clearly state how to do it. My local CAT dealer would only say they had heard of it being done. I am being over cautious I...
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    2016 Cat 301.7D CR ROPS removal

    Hi, I am looking at purchasing a 2016 Cat 301.7D CR with an open ROPS canopy. I will need to store it for the winter in a garage with a 7’ tall door. Does anyone know what is required to remove the ROPS system for long term storage? Can the machine be moved while the ROPS is off? I am planning...
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